The Department of Immigration (DOI) is pleased to provide an update on services.
DOI can advise that there have been no issues around work permit holders arriving without proof of a work permit. However, work permit holders who arrive without evidence of a work permit will be allowed to land for one day, and their employer is advised to contact the Chief Immigration Officer or Assistant Chief Immigration Officer.
DOI can advise that business visitors can enter Bermuda for stays of up to 21 days, and tourist visitors can enter for stays of up to 180 days, provided they have proof of a return ticket. Visa requirements have not been an issue.
Also, instead of visitors submitting extensions via email, individuals seeking extensions must attend the airport. Please note that the DOI is working on providing a solution for processing these payments.
Work from Bermuda Applications: DOI cannot process them as they are solely online-based.
Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC) Applications: DOI cannot process EIRC applications at this time.
DropBox: For all other applications, i.e. work permits, Bermudian status, etc., DOI will accept and store them until they are back online.
Emergency Passport (Medical Only) Applications: DOI cannot process emergency passport (medical only) applications and continues working with internal and external partners to identify a solution.
Passports Received from the UK: For BOTC (Bermuda) passports delivered to Immigration on or before September 20, 2023, once ready for issuance, applicants will be contacted and advised to collect their passports. For passports received from HMPO and ready to be issued, applicants will also be contacted and advised to collect.
The DOI is also happy to advise that as of today, work permit applications that have been printed and other documents that can be mailed have been sent to the General Post Office.
All inquiries related to the Department of Immigration can be made to Dr. Danette Ming, Chief Immigration Officer, at 704-1444 or Ms. Marita Grimes, Assistant Chief Immigration Officer, at 705-1393.